Explore Porto Santo’s hidden trails, discover rare flora, and enjoy breathtaking views on a serene hike through Pico Branco and Terra Cha Mountain.
Explore Porto Santo’s hidden trails, discover rare flora, and enjoy breathtaking views on a serene hike through Pico Branco and Terra Cha Mountain.
- PS PR1 Vereda Pico Branco and Terra Chã - This trail follows the PR1 Porto Santo route, leading to the summit of Pico Branco, the island’s second tallest peak, featuring a 480m sea cliff. It also includes a detour to Terra Chã, known for its picturesque picnic area. The hike begins with a protected mountain-side path through open terrain, followed…
- PS PR1 Vereda Pico Branco and Terra Chã - This trail follows the PR1 Porto Santo route, leading to the summit of Pico Branco, the island’s second tallest peak, featuring a 480m sea cliff. It also includes a detour to Terra Chã, known for its picturesque picnic area. The hike begins with a protected mountain-side path through open terrain, followed by a series of steps ascending into densely wooded areas offering stunning panoramic views. The entire round trip covers approximately 6km with an elevation gain of 360m.

- Private transportation
- Insurance
- Experienced guide with good local knowledge
- Private transportation
- Insurance
- Experienced guide with good local knowledge
- Snacks
- Not available for under 12s
- Government fees
- Snacks
- Not available for under 12s
- Government fees
This adventure transports visitors from the bustling beach to the nearly deserted part of the island. The scenery is breathtaking and expansive. Visitors are enveloped in the distinctive tranquility of the region, feeling a deep connection to nature in this seldom-trodden area.
The location is a safeguarded nature reserve, hosting numerous rare endemic…
This adventure transports visitors from the bustling beach to the nearly deserted part of the island. The scenery is breathtaking and expansive. Visitors are enveloped in the distinctive tranquility of the region, feeling a deep connection to nature in this seldom-trodden area.
The location is a safeguarded nature reserve, hosting numerous rare endemic plants and invertebrates. The landscape changes with the seasons, from the dry browns of summer to the vibrant greens of winter, with morning dew glistening on the moss-covered trees along the cliff slopes.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.